AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColombia Election: Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s first presidential round and will face Petro-backed senator Iván Cepeda in a June 21 runoff, with the count showing 43.7% for De la Espriella versus 40.9% for Cepeda and Petro disputing the preliminary results. U.S.-Mexico Tensions: Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum escalated rhetoric against the U.S., alleging far-right U.S. sectors are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her government amid tariff and immigration strains. Trade Pressure: The Trump administration proposed a 25% Section 301 tariff on many Brazilian imports over issues including digital trade and deforestation, while Mexico pushed to persuade Washington to remove tariffs in USMCA review talks. Business & Compliance: TMF’s Global Business Complexity Index flags Mexico and Brazil among the hardest places for foreign firms to operate, citing shifting rules and compliance burdens. Health Tech: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics expanded access to Alzheimer’s amyloid blood tests across Latin America and the Caribbean. Regional Economy: Auto sales data shows Mexico’s market up year-on-year while Brazil leads the rebound and Argentina remains under pressure.
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